Norfolk · England

Non-slip bath & shower coating in Waxham, Norfolk

Non-slip bath coating across Waxham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • A bath or tray that is slippery when wet
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Waxham

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Waxham

It’s popular with older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We work on wet room floors (ask us), shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about safety for older or less mobile people and a bath or tray that is slippery when wet.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. A soft brush and mild cleaner keep it clean. Avoid scourers on the coating.

Area
Waxham (NR12)
County
Norfolk
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Waxham questions

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Do you work in Waxham?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Waxham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

What do you need from me?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Resurfaced baths
  • Enamelled baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Shower trays
  • Wet room floors (ask us)

How we price non-slip bath coating

There’s no charge for travel to Waxham. The price depends on:

  • How many areas need work
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is
  • What the surface is made of

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Waxham

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Norfolk and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

For anyone letting property in or around Waxham, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

About Waxham

Waxham is about 10 miles east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Waxham is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk where we work.

Every address in NR12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Church Road and Waxham Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Waxham include Sea Palling (1 mile north-west), Horsey (2 miles south-east), West Somerton (4 miles south), East Somerton (5 miles south-east) and Cess (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Great Yarmouth (13 miles south), Gorleston-on-Sea (15 miles south), Sprowston (15 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (15 miles south-west), North Walsham (10 miles west) and Southtown (13 miles south).

Local landmarks in Waxham

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lifeboat Tavern and Church of St John and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Sutton Windmill & Broads Museum (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waxham include Horsey Mere and Winterton Dunes.

Map of Waxham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A coating treats your existing bath or tray. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why us?

  • No need to remove anything
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our pricing.

Common problems we fix in Waxham

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. The textured patch on an older bath also wears down over time.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten

Before booking anyone

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
  2. Next we mask off the area.
  3. We put on the clear non-slip coating.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

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